Equipment Repairer (Park Operations)

Equipment Repair Technician

Repairs, services and maintains all equipment in BREC's Fleet.

Requirements and Job Specifications

Education Required: High School Diploma or equivalent Preferred: Vo-Tech School Area of Study Preferred: Mechanics, Turf-grass, and/or Equipment Mechanics License Required: Valid LA Driver's License Years Relevant Work Experience: 3 years' experience making repairs to small engines, electrical or industrial equipment. Experience in welding, fabrication, or related disciplines. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. Preferred: 5 or more years related experience; at least 3 years full-time at BREC Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• General mechanical knowledge of gas & diesel motors & equipment, electric carts & battery chargers
• Ability to work independently
• Good communication/interpersonal/organizational skills
• Skill in the use of hand and power tools
• Skill in the operation of industrial/mechanical equipment
• Ability to troubleshoot & make repairs using independent judgment
• Ability to read, write and articulate moderately complex instructions
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public.

Functions and Duties

Essential Functions and Duties:

• Troubleshoots, maintains, services, and repairs all BREC equipment, including but not limited to the following: mowers, trimmers, edgers, blowers, saws, tractors, backhoes, golf carts, utility carts, etc.
• Maintains and keeps clean the equipment, tools, shop, offices, rest rooms, storage areas, equipment yard, and other areas.
• Makes road calls in BREC truck as needed to various BREC sites
• Purchases parts and supplies using BREC guidelines and policies.

Secondary Job Duties:

• Proper tracking of work via paper and/or digital systems.
• Occasionally assists mechanics and Lube Tech on vehicle maintenance as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties as requested by his or her supervisor.

Supplemental Information

As assigned within the general parameters of 40-hour week, including weekend and holiday work. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. If you do not complete each section of this application (i.e. work experience, education, or etc.) to demonstrate that you meet the eligibility and minimum qualification requirements described in this announcement, your application will be deemed incomplete and you will be ineligible for further consideration for this vacancy. An offer of employment is contingent on passing a pre-employment criminal background check, Motor Vehicle Records check, drug screen and physical.

Benefits

2026 FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS HEALTH INSURANCE: BREC provides comprehensive medical coverage through Louisiana Blue formerly BCBSLA , including HMO, PPO, and Blue Saver (Qualified High-Deductible Health Savings Account) options. Coverage becomes effective on the first day of the month following a two-month waiting period. Employee cost per month for HMO: $175.43 employee only; $597.45 employee & spouse or employee & dependent children; $962.52family. Employee cost per month for PPO: $375.23 employee only;$975.50 employee & spouse or employee & dependent children; $1,492.70 family. Employee cost per month for Blue Saver: $39.08 employee only; $162.68 employee & spouse or employee & dependent children; $290.49 family. In addition to medical coverage, BREC offers voluntary insurance options, including Dental and Vision. LIFE INSURANCE: All full-time employees are insured under a Group Term Life Insurance policy provided by Lincoln Financial . Coverage is subject to reduction at ages 65 and 70. There is no cost to the employee; however, coverage associated with salaries exceeding $50,000 is subject to imputed income in accordance with IRS regulations. Coverage is effective immediately upon eligibility. RETIREMENT SYSTEM: BREC contributes 38.22% of each employee's salary to the City-Parish Employees' Retirement System. Employees contribute 9.5% of salary. All retirement contributions are tax-deferred. Employee contributions are maintained in individual accounts and are refunded if an employee leaves BREC prior to retirement eligibility. After 25 years of service, employees may be eligible for additional benefits through the Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP). BREC also offers a Supplemental Retirement Deferred Compensation Plan through Nationwide Retirement Solutions, available through convenient payroll deductions. HOLIDAYS: BREC employees receive twelve (12) paid holidays per year. SICK LEAVE: BREC employees accumulate sick leave at the rate of 100 hours per year the first five years they are employed; accrual of hours will increase based on the number of years of service, thereafter, up to 192 hours for 15 or more years. Employee is eligible to utilize leave after 30 days of continuous employment. ANNUAL LEAVE: BREC employees earn annual leave at the rate of 100 hours per year the first five years they are employed; accrual of hours will increased based on the number of years of service, thereafter, up to 192 hours for 15 or more years. Employee is eligible to utilize leave after 90 days of continuous employment. FULL-TIME STATUS: Upon completion of a six-month probationary periods and approval of supervisor, full-time status will be achieved. EMPLOYEE DISCOUNTS: BREC full-time employees can take advantage of a generous discount. Some restrictions may apply. See the discount policy for more details. EAP: BREC's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is administered by Lucet. They EAP helps employees and their family members resolve personal or work-related problems. CREDIT UNION: BREC employees are eligible to join the City Federal Credit Union and/or Pelican State Credit Union and enlist in payroll deduction plan. Direct deposit to the Credit Union is also available. FEDERAL STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS: BREC is a qualifying employer for public service loan forgiveness. Employees who have Federal Direct Loans and have made 120 payments on the Federal Direct Loans (after October 1, 2007) may be eligible for the remaining loan balance to be forgiven. LA START: This 529 Qualified Tuition savings plan may be open on behalf of a named Beneficiary by anyone, including legal entities, provided that the Account Owner or the Beneficiary is a resident of Louisiana. Account Owners may save at their own pace, in amounts they can afford. FSA: BREC offers an FSA that allows employees to contribute a portion of their regular earnings before taxes. Distributions from the account must be used to reimburse the employee for qualified expenses related to medical and dental services. SUPPLEMENT BENEFITS: BREC offers voluntary benefits through AFLAC or Colonial Life. Those benefits include accident insurance, critical care, hospital indemnity, life, LTD and STD. BREC reserves the right to at any time and from time to time to modify or amend, in whole or in part, any or all of the provisions of the benefit package. *Commissioned Approved Benefits Effective January 1, 2026*

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